VSKYLABS Updates Scheibe SF-25C Falke Project & Other Status Updates

Since the beginning of the decade, VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations has been busying themselves with an array of projects. One such example is that of the Scheibe SF-25C Falke Project, which has been updated to V1.5.

The update sees the introduction of a new Tail-Dragger Falke variant, an update to the paint kit, and various modelling improvements.

VSKYLABS went into more detail regarding the new variant of the aircraft on x-plane.org.

"The tail-wheel Falke is a bit easier to handle than a traditional tail-wheel aircraft, mainly because the Falke is sitting very low and close to the ground, and being built as a glider, with its long tail design, it is demonstrating a stable directional stability characteristics.

"The Falke tail-wheel is steerable by rudder action, via spring-attachment mechanism, which allows it to over-steer in tight turns. This mode of operation, which is normally being used on taxi, takeoff and landing phases is called "locked" mode (different than the *usual* locking mechanism on tail-draggers aircraft which sets the tail-wheel to a *fully locked* position, which restricts its movement with the rudder or due to other forces.

The post is available to read here for further information and screenshots. Also, the aircraft is available to purchase from the respective website for US $25.00.

Loyal followers of the aircraft developer will likely be aware this is far from the only development in recent weeks.

The latest details of the Robinson R66 project revolved around the cockpit and cabin were released last week.

VSKYLABS wrote that the full cyclic modelling was completed, the overhead panel is fully functional, and some finishing touches were needed to the otherwise complete circuit breaker panel.

Additionally, a small update to the Flight Design CTLS Project was released a week ago, bringing the version number up to 1.15.

"It is a *minor update* - a Slip Indicator was added!" said VSKYLABS. "The Slip Indicator is not existing in the whole-glass cockpit panels of the real CTLS, as it is having a synthetic display embedded in the glass cockpit elements.

"The VSL CTLS is equipped with an improved-classic cockpit panel which has optional glass cockpit element however it was not indicating side-slip...

"With this update, a physical slip indicator was installed into the cockpit, to allow side-slip indication for both the classic and the *improved* cockpit configurations."

Furthermore, their Test Pilot: He-162 Project is due for release very soon.

A wealth of information about the project was posted to Facebook, going into great detail about its experimental approach exploring the limitations of X-Plane and the He-162.

"It is also designed to take damage and failures *spontaneously* and randomly, to simulate the low reliability of the real He-162," explained VSKYLABS. "So you may think that you are touching down safely within 15 seconds or so...and then the next thing that happens (for example) is a tear-off of one of the wing-flaps and a self induced roll begins."

All the details are available to read in the original post.

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